George aitkens and herbert philip henry graves



No. 6l2,299. 1 Patented Oct. ll, I898.

G. AITKENS & H. P. H. GRAVES.

DEVICE FOR DISTENDING MOUTHS 0F SACKS 0R BAGS.

(Application filed July 6, 1897.)

(No Model.)

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GEORGE AITKENS AND HERBERT PHILIP HENRY GRAVES, OF WELLINGTON,

NEW ZEALAND.

DEVICE FOR DISTENDING MOUTHS OF SACKS OR BAGS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 612,299, dated October 11, 1898.

Application filed July 6,1897. Serial-No. 643,595. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, GEORGE AITKENS and HERBERT PHILIP HENRY GRAVES, subjects of the Queen of Great Britain, residing at 54 Lambton Quay, Wellington, in the Oolony of New Zealand, have invented an Improved Device for Distending the Mouths of Sacks or Bags, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to devices used for distending or holding open the mouths of sacks and the like, so that the same may be filled or emptied with facility and despatch or produce or goods displayed and stored therein.

It is well known to persons engaged in husbandry and kindred pursuits that considerable trouble and loss of time ensue in filling sacks and that in the case of dealing with such produce as potatoes there is difficulty in filling sacks without bruising such produce. The present invention is designed to provide a ready and handy means for overcoming these drawbacks.

The invention is carried into effect by making a band or circular body which may be cylindrical in form, but preferably in the shape of a truncated cone. The upper rim of the band is reinforced by a flange, and a lid is iupplied to coverthe contents of the sack and The parts may be made of metal, earthenware, or any suitable material, and though a circular shape is preferred the device may be made in other shapes and the construction varied-as, for example, a narrow band may be used at the top and be connected to a bottom narrow band by distance-pieces. Sheet metal is, however, preferred for cheapness of manufacture.

When made in a conical shape, the bands may be stacked in nests one within the other for purposes of transport, and in this case the flanges are made separately and secured to the bands by rivets or otherwise.

In using the device the sack is drawn upward upon the outside of the band, when the conical shape assists in retaining the sack in a collapsed-condition. Produce is then introduced until the band is full. By raising the device the produce will be transferred to the sack, when more produce may be introduced into the band, and the cycle'of operations thus repeated until the sack is filled.

The device maybe withdrawn and the sack closed in the ordinary way, or it may be closed by leaving the device within the mouth of the sack and covering it with the lid.

In the case where produce is to be displayed for sale or other purposes the device is left in the mouth of the sack and may be colored to show the contents to the best advantage and in a sightly manner.

The lid may be furnished with an adj ustable indicator or with a glazed opening to show the contents of the sack for the time being, and the band may be made to hold the contents of a standard measure, and thus be .used for measuring produce.

It is obvious that the invention may be used for many purposes other than those set forth herein, and in smaller sizes may be employed for holding and displaying samples of seeds, grain, and the like, or in mints and banks for filling bags with coin.

In order that the invention may be most easily understood, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings while giving a detailed description.

Figure l is a perspective View of the device with a sack drawn thereupon and the lid removed. Fig. 2 is a perspective View of the device closing the mouth of a sack filled with produce. Fig. 3 is a section of the device on a larger scale.

Similar letters refer to corresponding parts.

Referring to the drawings, the body a is preferably made of sheet metal in the form of a truncated cone and of a size suitable to receive the sack or bag 0. The upper rim is strengthened by a flange a, which may be made solid, with the body a riveted thereto or otherwise fastened. The lid b has a handle I), as shown, or a drop-handle when it isdesired to occupy little space, as where a number of lids are packed together for transport. Within the lid is provided a disk b pivoted upon I sufficient friction to require some amount of force to move the same. Produce of various kindssuch as bran, oats, potatoes, maize, and the likeare indicated upon the disk, by adjusting which the name of any desired produce may be shown through the aperture 1) in the lid 6.

What we claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is

1. As a new article of manufacture, a lid for a bag-holder, comprising a circular top with a downwardly-extending flange adapted to fit into the top of the bag-holder, said lid being extended outwardly beyond said flange and provided also with a handle and opening, and a disk pivoted to the center of said lid and provided with various names upon its upper surface, whereby by revolving said GEORGE AITKENS. HERBERT PHILIP HENRY GRAVES.

In presence of- R. O. Esso, R. W. GRUSE. 

